Is it Time To Get Your Well Water Tested?

Is it Time To Get Your Well Water Tested?

In last week’s blog post about what to know about your well, we learned that well water should be tested at least once a year. In today’s post we are looking at signs that you should get your water tested sooner rather than later.

 


The number one way you know it’s time to get your water tested is if it has been a year or more since it was last tested. Well water should be tested at least once every year. This should align with having your water system reviewed and serviced each year. Now let’s look at some other reasons.

Visual or taste difference in water

If there is a sudden difference in how your water looks or tastes, then you should have your system looked at and water tested. Problems in well water usually take a long period of time to become noticeable. If there us a sudden change, that might indicate a a significant breakdown in your water system.

Heavy rainfall or extreme weather

If there has been flooding from heavy rain, or other extreme weather, you might want to get your well water tested. This type of weather can cause bacteria or contaminants to enter into the water table near your home that were not previously there. If you face flooding or extreme weather, keep a watch on your water and note any changes that appear.  Then consult a water professional to have your water tested.

Regular use of hazardous materials/chemicals nearby

If you live near a factory or lab that frequently uses hazardous chemicals, then you should have your water tested every six months for the specific hazardous chemicals being used nearby.

What to test well water for

So what should you be testing your well water for? Well water should be tested yearly for bacteria, nitrate, and nitrite. A standard well test will test for these and other common deadly substances like copper and manganese.

You should have your well tested every 3-5 years for arsenic, copper, fluoride, hardness, iron, lead, manganese, sodium, and pH levels.

If you find any dangerous levels of these substances in your water, talk to your local well water professionals about a water treatment system to keep you, and your home or business safe.  Learn more about water conditioning HERE.

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